Published
September 24, 2024
Updated
July 29, 2026
The Jackson Hewitt settlement resolved employee claims that no-poach restrictions suppressed tax-preparer compensation; the court has ordered a supplemental distribution.
Current Status
The official case-document page posts the final judgment, final-approval order, and a later order regarding supplemental distribution. Eligible class members did not need to submit a claim; allocations were calculated from employment records.StatusFinal Approval Granted — Supplemental Distribution Ordered
Claim DeadlineNo claim form was required
BenefitAutomatic pro rata payment based on covered earnings
Proof RequiredCalculated from employment records
What Is This Case About?
Plaintiffs alleged that Jackson Hewitt and related entities used no-poach restrictions that reduced competition for tax preparers and suppressed compensation, violating federal antitrust law. The defendants denied wrongdoing and liability.Who Was Included?
The class included qualifying people who worked as tax preparers at company-owned Jackson Hewitt locations in the United States between December 20, 2014 and July 3, 2024, subject to the exclusions in the notice.What Was the Benefit?
The $10.8 million fund was allocated proportionally using eligible regular earnings during the class period. The official document index shows that the court later addressed a supplemental distribution.Official Information
Review the latest administrator notices and documents on the official Jackson Hewitt Employee Settlement.com.
Settlement Amount
$10,800,000
Case Title
Robinson, et al. v. Jackson Hewitt, et al.
Case Number
2:19-cv-09066-MEF-JRA
Court
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Final Approval Hearing
Final approval granted; supplemental distribution ordered
Official Website
Jackson Hewitt Employee Settlement.com
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